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Tech Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

November 19, 2025

domestic violence technology cybersecurity grants victim services education

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

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Last action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Nov 2, 2023

Lead sponsor

Ron Wyden

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would authorize up to $2 million per grant for up to 15 pilot projects and $20 million total for educational programs to help victim service providers address digital stalking and harassment.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Victim service providers

These organizations are eligible to form consortia to receive grants for providing services and training.

Institutions of higher education

Universities with tech programs can partner in consortia or receive grants to develop educational materials.

Victims of technological abuse

Victims may receive new technological devices and improved support services through the funded programs.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes a federal pilot program to provide grants to organizations that help victims of technology-based abuse, such as stalking or harassment via digital devices. It also creates a separate grant program to fund educational training and resources for those who support survivors of such abuse.

Key Facts

Establishes a 5-year pilot program to award grants to 'eligible consortia' to combat technological abuse.
Limits pilot program grants to a maximum of $2,000,000 per recipient.
Caps the number of pilot program grants at 15.
Authorizes a separate $20,000,000 grant program for nonprofits and universities to develop training and educational materials on technological abuse.
Requires the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women to consult with the Secretaries of Education and HHS, and the FCC Chairman.
Defines 'eligible consortium' as a partnership between a tech-focused academic or private sector entity and a victim service provider.
Requires pilot program grant applicants to provide a letter of support from their local, State, Tribal, or territorial government.
Mandates a progress report 3 years after the first award and a final report 1 year after the pilot program ends.
Allows grant funds to be used for purchasing new technological devices for victims and providing victim services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for these grants?

Eligible consortia, which must include a tech-focused partner (like a university or private tech workforce) and a domestic or sexual violence service provider.

What can the grant money be used for?

Funds can be used to purchase new devices for victims, provide victim services, and develop training curricula or tools to combat .

How long will the pilot program last?

The pilot program will terminate 5 years after the date of the first grant award.

Why It Matters

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Integration of Tech Expertise

The bill explicitly mandates the integration of cybersecurity and tech-sector expertise into traditional victim support networks, marking a shift toward technical specialization in social services.

Office on Violence Against Women

Connected Entities

personRon Wyden“United States Senator who introduced the bill.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“Consulted for program development.”Map →

organizationFederal Communications Commission“Consulted for program development.”Map →

organizationOffice on Violence Against Women“The agency responsible for administering the grant programs.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Education“Consulted for program development.”Map →

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